Barcroft Elementary vs Randolph Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barcroft Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Randolph Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Barcroft Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Randolph Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,142 | #374 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7635 of 50,301 | #5984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Randolph Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 75.5).
- •Randolph Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Randolph Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Barcroft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 57.9%).
- •Randolph Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.0).
- •Barcroft Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 430.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barcroft Elementary better than Randolph Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Randolph Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 75.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barcroft Elementary and Randolph Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barcroft Elementary: 495. Randolph Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barcroft Elementary and Randolph Elementary rank in Virginia?
Barcroft Elementary is 442nd of 1,142 and Randolph Elementary is 374th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).